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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,779 and 366,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,779 and 366,933 is: 493,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,779 : 366,933 = 366,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,779/366,933 = 366,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,779x = 366,933 × 366,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,779x = 134,639,826,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639,826,489/272,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,585.75

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